Laura Gottesdiener

About the Author

Laura Gottesdiener is an award-winning journalist, activist, and author whose work illuminates the intersections of race, housing, and social justice in America. With a keen eye for the human stories behind systemic inequities, she has reported extensively on the foreclosure crisis, gentrification, and the ongoing struggle for affordable housing in Black communities. Her writing draws from years of on-the-ground organizing and investigative reporting, blending rigorous analysis with poignant narratives that challenge power structures and amplify marginalized voices. Gottesdiener's commitment to truth-telling extends beyond the page into her roles as a contributor to outlets like The Nation and a co-founder of the housing justice collective Where Is Home, where she advocates for policies that ensure everyone has a place to call home.